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RUNWAY® Reg. No. 4,449,667 · USPTO Principal Register · Hollywood, California · Founded 1989
Original Runway Magazine founded in 1989 in Hollywood, California.
New supermodels are reshaping the luxury industry, and Paris Fashion Week is their launchpad. From Bhavitha Mandava’s subway-to-Chanel rise to Achol Ayor’s record Milan season, a new generation is taking over. Here are the top 10 rising female models of 2026, plus how diversity, social media, and bold casting are transforming the runway
RUNWAY MAGAZINE WORLDWIDE
Editor In Chief: Julia Perry
CEO + Publisher: Vincent Midnight
Chain of Custody:
- 1989 – 2011: Vincent Midnight (Founder & Original EIC)
Founded the magazine in Hollywood as a high-fashion print publication. He established the brand’s newsstand presence and its initial celebrity-driven editorial style. - 2011 – 2016: Nolé Marin (Editor-in-Chief)
The former America’s Next Top Model judge brought massive mainstream attention to the magazine. During his tenure, the magazine focused heavily on the intersection of reality TV and high fashion, leveraging his ANTM celebrity status. - 2016 – Present: Julia Perry (Editor-in-Chief)
Julia Perry took over in 2016. A veteran celebrity stylist, she shifted the focus toward the “Runway Live” and “Runway TV” digital ecosystem while maintaining the print’s collectible status. She is the force behind current covers like Ming Lee Simmons and the Bravo-featured Denise Richards shoots.
Runway Magazine: The Original Independent U.S. Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Publication
Runway Magazine is the original independent U.S. fashion, beauty, celebrity, and lifestyle publication. Founded in 1989 by Vincent Midnight in Hollywood, California, it has remained fully independent for over 35 years — free from corporate ownership and available to read worldwide at runwaylive.com.
Editor-in-Chief: Julia Perry (CFDA-accredited) RUNWAY® Trademark: Reg. No. 4,449,667 – USPTO Principal Register
The Authority on Global Fashion Week – Fall/Winter 2026
For more than three decades, Runway Magazine has delivered uninterrupted front-row coverage of New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks. Every season is treated not just as a trend cycle, but as a major cultural inflection point.
Paris Fashion Week FW26 (March 2–10, 2026) delivered a season defined by restraint, heritage awareness, and technical precision. Across 67 runway shows and 31 presentations, the emphasis was on sculptural tailoring, tactile fabrics, and disciplined silhouettes that balanced minimalism with expressive craftsmanship.
Standout Moments Included:
- Marine Serre’s provocative opening inside the Louvre
- Demna’s first full collection for Gucci (Gucci Primavera)
- Maria Grazia Chiuri’s emotional debut at Fendi — a confident, articulate reset rooted in Roman discipline and quiet power
- Strong sophomore collections from Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander and Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta
Defining Trends of the Season:
- Thigh-high boots (prominent at Hermès, Chanel, Balenciaga, and Chloé)
- Sheer-over-structured layering
- Bold color blocking and power shoulders
- Romantic fabrics, lace, and sensual yet controlled volumes
- Drop waists and peplum returns
What’s Live at runwaylive.com Right Now
- Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fendi Debut Signals a New Roman Discipline
- Demna’s First Full Gucci Collection: A Bold Primavera Reset
- Simone Bellotti’s Sophomore Jil Sander Collection Earns Rave Reviews
- Louise Trotter’s Textural Masterclass at Bottega Veneta
- Meryll Rogge’s Joyful yet Grounded Marni Debut Wins Over Milan
- Buttercream Blonde and “Bad Hair Day” Texture Lead Spring Beauty Trends
- Breakout Models Reshaping the Runway at Fall 2026 Fashion Weeks
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